Senator Chris Lee
Chair, Transportation, and Culture and The Arts CommitteeHawaii State Senate
Chris Lee serves in the Hawaii State Senate as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, and Assistant Majority Whip. First elected in 2008 as the youngest member of the State Legislature, he previously chaired the Committees on Judiciary and Energy and Environmental Protection.
Lee authored laws making Hawaii the first state committing to 100 percent renewable energy and a carbon-negative economy by 2045, as well as zero emissions land, sea, and air transportation. He also authored Hawaii’s Climate Adaptation Initiative, reformed utility business models, and established rebates for electric mobility.
Lee was named Best Policymaker by the US Green Building Council Center for Green Schools and Green Schools network, was awarded Vote Solar’s Solar Champion Award, and is a recipient of the Transformational Achievement in Clean Energy Award from the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum. He is the President of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators and is a graduate of Oregon State University.
Senator Chris Lee’s Session(s):
10:45 am–11:30 am | All sessions are listed in Pacific Time
The Power of Policy in Fleet Electrification
As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow, government policies at the federal and state level are shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure. In this session, we'll explore the current and upcoming policies that impact EV charging infrastructure, including funding programs, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks. We'll discuss the impact of these policies on the development of EV charging infrastructure, and what stakeholders need to know to stay up to date. Join us to gain insights and strategies for navigating the complex policy landscape of EV charging infrastructure.
Key takeaways from this session will include:
- Understanding the current federal and state policies around EV charging infrastructure, including funding programs, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks.
- Knowing how to assess the impact of these policies on the development of EV charging infrastructure in different regions and markets.
- Learning how to stay up to date on the evolving policy landscape of EV charging infrastructure and how to engage with policymakers and advocacy groups to shape policies that support EV charging infrastructure development.